GORDON RAMSAY RECIPES | TIGER BUTTER FUDGE – Butter with a Side of Bread by Gordon Ramsay (2024)

Tiger Butter made from 3 ingredients that are melted & swirled together in minutes. Gorgeous holiday candy recipe with rich & creamy peanut butter chocolate flavor.

Tiger Butter is one of the easiest holiday candies you can make! If you’ve never made, or maybe even never heard of Tiger Butter, add these items to your grocery list and make it! It’s such a simple candy and everyone just devours it. It’s super creamy with amazing flavor and hello, it’s also insanely pretty. Oh and did I mention it takes just 3 ingredients and about 5 minutes to make?! Talk about a winner!

GORDON RAMSAY RECIPES | TIGER BUTTER FUDGE – Butter with a Side of Bread by Gordon Ramsay (1)What is Tiger Butter Fudge?

Tiger Butter is an absolutely delicious, insanely easy type of Christmas candy! It requires just 3 ingredients and a few minutes to make. Tiger Butter is a soft chocolate candy with a smooth, rich peanut butter flavor. It has the consistency of fudge but is the size and shape of a bark candy.

GORDON RAMSAY RECIPES | TIGER BUTTER FUDGE – Butter with a Side of Bread by Gordon Ramsay (2)How to make Tiger Butter Fudge

Tiger Butter is SO easy to make! First, assemble your ingredients. You’ll need semi sweet chocolate chips, white chocolate chips and creamy peanut butter. I think chunky peanut butter would taste good in this recipe, but the swirls wouldn’t look nearly as pretty, so I use creamy peanut butter.

Melt the white chocolate chips in the microwave. You can also heat the peanut butter for 30 seconds. Combine the two ingredients and stir gently until smooth and well combined. Place a piece of parchment paper on a cookie sheet. Pour the peanut butter mixture onto the parchment paper. Use a rubber scraper to smooth the mixture out into a rectangle shape. It’s okay if it doesn’t reach the sides of the pan.

Heat the semi-sweet chocolate chips until melted and smooth. Spoon dollops of chocolate out in lines over the peanut butter mixture. Once all of the chocolate is transferred, use a sharp knife in long, smooth strokes to swirl the chocolate until your desired design is achieved. Sometimes I swirl it more, other times less, but it’s always fun! Let chocolate cool to set, then cut into 1.5″ squares.

GORDON RAMSAY RECIPES | TIGER BUTTER FUDGE – Butter with a Side of Bread by Gordon Ramsay (3)How do you melt chocolate in the microwave?

Melting chocolate in the microwave is easy if you go slowly. Always use a glass or ceramic bowl and chocolate that’s not old. To melt 1 cup of chocolate chips I’d begin with 1 minute in the microwave. After the 1 minute, let chocolate sit for 2-3 minutes. Then, gently stir and see if chocolate begins to melt smooth. If it’s still really solid, add 20 seconds in the microwave, then let it sit again. Often chocolate looks like it’s not melted when it really is, and you don’t know for sure until you gently shake or stir it. If your chocolate melts but it’s too thick to work with, try adding 1/2 teaspoon of coconut oil or shortening, then letting it melt and stirring it in.

GORDON RAMSAY RECIPES | TIGER BUTTER FUDGE – Butter with a Side of Bread by Gordon Ramsay (4)Tiger Butter candy ingredients

  • 1 bag vanilla chips (11 oz)
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions for making Tiger Butter Christmas Candy

  1. Line a bakers quarter sheet (or a 9×13 glass pan) with parchment paper or foil.
  2. Put semi sweet chocolate chips in a small glass bowl. Microwave for 1 minute and stir gently until smooth. Set aside.
  3. Pour vanilla chips in a medium sized glass bowl. Microwave for 1 minute 30 seconds. Stir gently until smooth. Add peanut butter and stir until well combined and smooth.
  4. Pour vanilla-peanut butter mixture onto the prepared pan. Mixture won’t reach the edges of the pan and that’s OK. Once it’s settled, take the melted semi sweet chocolate and pour it onto the vanilla-peanut butter mixture in lines.
  5. Take a knife and run it the opposite direction of the chocolate lines you created, to achieve a swirl pattern. Run your knife through the mixture as much as you’d like, to create your desired swirl pattern.
  6. Let cool either on the countertop or in the fridge. Cut into small squares. Store in an airtight container.

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Like this Tiger Butter fudge recipe? Try out these other holiday candy favorites:

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TIGER BUTTER FUDGE

Tiger Butter made from 3 ingredients that are melted & swirled together in minutes. Gorgeous holiday candy recipe with rich & creamy peanut butter chocolate flavor.

Course: Candy, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: 24

Author: Butter with A Side of Bread

Ingredients

  • 1 bag vanilla chips 11 oz
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Line a bakers quarter sheet (or a 9×13 glass pan) with parchment paper or foil.

  2. Put semi sweet chocolate chips in a small glass bowl. Microwave for 1 minute and stir gently until smooth. Set aside.

  3. Pour vanilla chips in a medium sized glass bowl. Microwave for 1 minute 30 seconds. Stir gently until smooth. Add peanut butter and stir until well combined and smooth.

  4. Pour vanilla-peanut butter mixture onto the prepared pan. Mixture won’t reach the edges of the pan and that’s OK. Once it’s settled, take the melted semi sweet chocolate and pour it onto the vanilla-peanut butter mixture in lines.

  5. Take a knife and run it the opposite direction of the chocolate lines you created, to achieve a swirl pattern. Run your knife through the mixture as much as you’d like, to create your desired swirl pattern.

  6. Let cool either on the countertop or in the fridge. Cut into small squares. Store in an airtight container.

What’s the best chocolate to use for making candy?

Use the absolute BEST chocolate you have access to! Especially for this recipe where there are only 3 ingredients, each one really counts. I used Guittard white chocolate chips and semi sweet chocolate chips for this recipe. I’ve also used Ghirardelli chocolate chips, but they’re harder to find.

Can you freeze Tiger Butter?

Yes, you can freeze Tiger Butter in an airtight container for up to 1 month. It’s best to stack layers with pieces of parchment paper in between so that the pieces stay pretty.

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FAQs

What is Gordon Ramsay's compound butter recipe? ›

Compound Butter:
  1. ¾ cup unsalted butter, room temperature.
  2. 2 tablespoons chopped sage.
  3. 2 tablespoons chopped rosemary.
  4. 2 tablespoons chopped thyme.
  5. 2 cloves garlic, finely grated.
  6. Zest of 1 lemon.
  7. ½ teaspoon kosher salt.

How does Gordon Ramsay cook a turkey? ›

Roast the turkey in the hot oven for 10–15 minutes. Take the tray out of the oven, baste the bird with the pan juices and lay the bacon rashers over the breast to keep it moist. Baste again. Lower the setting to 180°C/Gas 4 and cook for about 2 1⁄2 hours (calculating at 30 minutes per kg), basting occasionally.

What kind of butter does Gordon Ramsey use? ›

Vermont Creamery Cultured Butter with Sea Salt

And rightfully so! Butter can really make or break a simple dish. Because of this, I'm supplying Gordon with our favorite butter: Vermont Creamery Cultured Butter with Sea Salt.

Why does Gordon Ramsay use so much butter? ›

I think his “obsession” is rooted in his training. Ramsay was trained in the classical French style, like many of us. He knows that butter is a powerful versatile ingredient and a stick of the stuff is always in the top of his tool box. To a chef, butter is more than a tasty spread for your breakfast toast.

What can I put on my turkey to give it flavor? ›

When it comes to seasoning, salt and pepper are the right place to start. But you can expand upon these basics by using fall herbs like rosemary, thyme, and sage, which are natural accompaniments for turkey.

How long do you let a turkey rest Gordon Ramsay? ›

Leave the turkey to rest in a warm place for at least 45 minutes; make the gravy in the meantime.

Should I cook my turkey at 325 or 350? ›

Just follow these simple instructions for a fresh or thawed turkey: Preheat oven to 325° F. Drain juices and pat dry with clean paper towels. Place turkey breast-side-up on a flat rack in a shallow roasting pan 2 to 2½ inches deep.

What is compound butter made of? ›

A compound butter ("beurre composé" in French) is simply butter mixed with other ingredients that add sweet or savory flavor, like honey, herbs, or garlic.

What is the difference between compound butter and regular butter? ›

Compound butter, also known as finishing butter, is butter that has been softened to a pliable state and then has herbs, spices, or sweeteners added to it. This mixture is then rolled into a log shape and chilled until firm. Chefs slice the log into individual portions for spreading or for use in their recipes.

What are compound butters prepared from? ›

Compound butter, or finishing butter, is a type of butter that is mixed with herbs, spice blends, and other ingredients that give it a savory or sweet flavor.

Is compound butter different than regular butter? ›

You can buy ghee from the grocery store—these are our favorite brands—or make your own at home. Compound butter is butter that's been combined with another ingredient to make flavored butter.

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